Tail Light Switch problems of the 2002 Chevrolet Blazer

The contact owns a 2002 Chevrolet Blazer. The contact stated that the tail lights failed. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign number 08v231000 (exterior lighting). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 180,000.

In March of 2010, my drivers side brake light went out but the bulb still lit up. It is a dual filament bulb, one for tail lights and the other for brake/turn signal. My mechanic investigated and the issue was a faulty switch for the brake light. This is a part that can only be purchased from the dealer. No aftermarket switches/circuit boards are available. The whole circuit board must be replaced. Again on 9/1/12, I was notified that both my brake lights are out. I called general motors and went to my local dealership only to be told my vehicle is not under a recall. I researched and found recall: 01073 issued by general motors for the exact issue my vehicle is having which was expanded to include more vehicles but still not mine. Gm is profiting from selling these dealer only parts when they fail aside from saving money by not issuing the recall to all affected vehicles.

I called Chevrolet (1-800-630-2438) about a recall on 2000-2002 Chevrolet Blazer id#08v231000. Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch. I told them my 2002 Blazer brake lights,hazard lights,dash lights,tail lights,head lights,interior lights,turn signal lights were not working properly. Brake lights,turn signal lights,and hazard lights only worked when you push red hazard pop-up button to the left and hold it there. Headlights,tail lights,dash lights,and interior lights were all flickering while driving. I was told this 2002 Blazer was not on the recall list, as it was built on September 5, 2001. The recall ended on August 20, 2001. I have researched this recall,and found it to be the difference between brass contacts and copper contacts in the multi-function switch. Also the grease used in the switch. I asked them if I had it repaired, and found brass contacts, instead of copper contacts in the multifunction switch, if they would reimburse me for the cost of repair. I was given a case # and to get it repaired. The only I would get reimbursed was if another recall would come out in the next 12 months/ 12,000 miles which ever came first. And would strongly recommend a Chevrolet dealer. I don't have $600. 00-$700. 00 to get it repaired at a Chevrolet dealer. I believe this is a factory defect, and should fixed immediately! there are more Chevrolet Blazers with the same multifunction switch problems, not in these recalls. Not all years are covered.